Education: B Tech in IT
Years of Experience: 4.5
Prior Experience: Senior Software Engineer at seed funded startup
Date of the Offer: 12 Jan 2024
Company: Stealth Startup (Series A)
Title/Level: Senior Software Engineer / L4
Location: Bangalore / Hybrid
Salary: Rs 30,00,000
Relocation/Signing Bonus: -
Stock bonus: $40,000 over 4 years
Bonus: No target bonus
Total comp (Salary + Bonus + Stock): Rs 38,00,000 per year
Benefits: Great insurance, professional development allowance, flexible work hours, catered meals at office, 18 vacation days + 12 sick leave + 12 casual leaves, other standard stuff.
Other details: Work from office 1 week every 2 months. Company covers round trip flight tickets to Bangalore from anywhere in India and hotel. Option to switch to 4 day work week if I work from office 100% of the time.

Retention offer at current company : Rs 44,00,000 TC (36 base + 8 equity) and a one time Rs 5,00,000 retention bonus (to be returned if I resign in <12 months). Current org mandates working from office 3 days a week.